Inventory Control Analyst, Maintenance (Starlink)

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst for Starlink maintenance to manage critical spares, materials, and inventory processes. The role blends hands-on execution with cross-functional coordination and ERP ownership.

You will monitor BOMs, track parts integrity, and drive improvements in inventory flow while collaborating with engineering, sourcing, and production teams to minimize downtime and ensure timely maintenance interventions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain, or information systems or 3+ years of inventory analyst experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to align maintenance parts delivery dates with schedules.
• Maintain inventory health metrics and ensure parts data is accurate for quick buy signal actioning.
• Implement changes to spares BOMs and work order procedures in the ERP system.
• Create metrics and reporting tools to highlight shortages and schedule risks.
• Set up new maintenance inventory locations and optimize inventory flow.
• Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity and reduce gaps.
• Coordinate kitting, picking, and delivery of spares and consumables.
• Monitor part status and communicate weekly updates to leadership.

Skills

ERP/WMS experience

Data visualization

SQL

MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or information systems

3+ years of inventory analyst experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST, MAINTENANCE (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

Support StarlinkProduction Machine Maintenanceby managing critical spares, maintenance materials, and inventory processes to minimize machine downtime. This role combines hands‑on materials execution with cross‑functional coordination, metrics tracking, and ERP system ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate across departments to identify critical maintenance work requests, align MRP parts delivery dates with maintenance schedules, and drive resolution with vendors and engineering to reduce downtime risk for planned and unplanned machine interventions.
• Maintain all maintenance inventory health metrics,supporting the sourcing team byensuring parts details areaccurateand up to date with necessary details (measurements, drawings) for quick buy signal actioning.
• Implement andmaintainchanges tocritical spares BOMsandwork orderprocedures to structurespares kits in the ERP systemfor critical maintenance subassembly rebuildswhile ensuring data integrity.
• Create and use metrics, queries, and reporting tools to highlightpartsshortages, assess schedule risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate the setup and organizationofnew maintenance inventory locations digitally and physically (lineside, offsite) throughpartflowinventory routing tooland an approved whitelisttooptimizeinventory flow efficiencies
• Analyze inventory location reports to improve data integrity with negative inventory, duplicate locations, unavailablelocationsand inaccurate inventory quantities.
• Track long term resolution on inventory receiving escapes/ errors.
• Work with engineering todispositionstagnant and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate kitting, picking, tracking, and delivery of spares, tools, and consumables for both planned and unplanned maintenanceinterventions.
• Partner with fabrication, engineering, buyers, and suppliers to build make‑parts, resolve obsolete items, and secure alternatives.
• Monitor part status, communicate weekly updates and critical path schedules to leadership, and proactively remove blockers.
• Execute daily warehouse tasks includingreceiving,material handling, inventory accuracy, quality checks, and system transactions.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace and uphold Starlink standards for quality and documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor's degree inlogistics, supply chain, or information systems or 3+ years of experience in an inventory analyst role and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of ERP/WMS system experience (SpaceX systems preferred).
• Experience in machine maintenance, critical spares, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong critical thinking, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with SQL, data visualization, MRP systems, or basic scripting (Python/web development a plus).
• Aerospace, automotive, or semiconductor industry background.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingto work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours andlift upto 25lbs unassisted.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affiramtive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].